NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Win Total For 2016-17

Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 16, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) walk off the court during a stoppage in play against the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter at Verizon Center. The Nets won 102-80. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) walk off the court during a stoppage in play against the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter at Verizon Center. The Nets won 102-80. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards

Record Prediction: 42-40

If John Wall and Bradley Beal can remain healthy for the Washington Wizards, I love this team. Though, I’m not sure that’s a forgone conclusion.

With that said, I think for the most part, we know what we’re going to get from one of the NBA’s most dynamic duos (if healthy). It’s the only 13 players on the roster that offer the biggest question for this team moving forward. Including the new head coach, Scott Brooks.

I could see this team winning more than 42 games, perhaps somewhere close to 48. Though, because of the number of uncertainties that this team has, I’ll pencil them in at 42. That should be enough to be in the East playoff race.